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How do you open an electrolux cannister vacuum model AP100. I have to repair the cord re-wider but can't see how toopen the machine up.

I have an Electrolux LITE upright carpet cleaner - about 15 years old. Suddenly last night when using it, from the normal motor (whooshing) sound, the motor suddenly went very slow and with a slight grinding sound. The brushes are now just turning round very slowly and areobviously not picking up anything. Has the motor gone or is this repairable, or should I just get a new cleaner? I have tried to open the machine from the bottom to see if anything is obviously wrong, but it looks complicated a

Hello, I have an Electrolux vacuum. In desperation, I vacuumed up some water and my machine stopped. I am hesitant to take the machine to a repair place for fear that if it is a simple repair they will not be honest. Can anyone give me advice on whether this is a problem that requires a new motor or major repair? Thank you!

Although it's never to be recommended, it is sometimes possible to vacuum up a little water without doing significant damage. However, the fact that your machine then stopped suggests that the electrics got wet. That may or may not have caused expens ...
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I have an endurotronic 4111 electrolux vacuum called ''the boss'' and the cable wont retract into the vacuum when i depress the button on the top. how do i dismantle parts to have a look to see if it will repair or not. does anyone have a repair manual for this vacuum. thx

Electrolux Genesis 1572F: 1) One of the two spring/clips/whatever that hold the upright upright for storage has busted. What is the part called? Where might I find a spare? Or should I go to a machine shop? 2) The power cord retainer thingy on the back of the handle grip has broken; any idea about part#, name of part, where to look? (I can't find a manual or whatever, exploded parts diagram, etc., online. I guess this is the planned obsolescence thing--after all, the machine is hardly even 2

I want to open a Hoover S3825 Elite Cyclonic Vacuum to see if I can repair or replace the cord reel assembly. Currently the reel slowly draws the cord back into the canister once it is pulled out. I found the mounting screws under the rear wheels once I removed the hub but I do not know how to remove the rear wheels, everything is plastic. The front screws are under the front caster wheels and I think I need to take a screwdriver and pry off the little cylinder wheel to get to them by rotating

Manual issues Have reciently purchased a kirby from ebay (gotta love ebay) but has no manual. I believe the model is a heritage (cant see a II though) Do they all have roughly the same manuals??? I have all the attactments - spray painter, hair trimmer, turbo brush etc but really want to get the most from the machine. Where do I get manuals for machines that are 20yo???!!!

Many years ago I was a service engineer for these machines in England they were actually made by a company called Scott &Fetzer in the USA and Branded KIRBY or CIMEX.\015\012\015\012See if Scott &Fetzer are still around and ask th ...
Kirby Heritage II Vacuum

We bought a new cord winder for our Electrolux 1205 Canister Vacuum cleaner and we are trying to install it is not turning on. We get it all connected but it doesn't turn on. Is there a reset button or some advise you can give me to get it working? I used a voltage detector to see if there was power running through the cord winder and there is.

Did you put a bag in the vacuum?\015\012I suspect there's an improper wire connection somewhere, but there are other things that could cause this I strongly recommend taking it to an authorized Aerus Electrolux dealer and letting a trained tec ...
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I need to replace the cord on an older Hoover upright, model S660, about 1986 vintage. The cord broke where it enters handle. Handle comes apart easily. Just not sure how to pop the switch out without breaking it. Was looking for a manual online to see parts diagram and/or instruction on disassembly and cant seem to find one for that old of vacuum.

Check ebay. those vacuums are worth fixing. I loved them. they would **** the carpet off of the floor! those cords aren't hard to replace.just remember the way you got the old one out. ...
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I am attempting to transfer embroidery patterns from my computer to my Innovis 900D sewing machine. I connected the USB cord and placed the files onto the correct drive, but when I go to retrieve them on the sewing machine itself- the data counter at the top show they are there (156/476KB) but I cannot see them on the screen to select and retrieve them. What should I try?

It means the stitch count is too large for the embroidery area. Make sure the pattern is 3.94 mm x 3.94 mm or that the stitch count is not too large ...
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How do I repair the cord rewinder on an electrolux model #1677?

Kirby Vacuum Hi Bruce, In my opinion, yes the Kirby would be worth it, as long as you are not replacing the motor. The switch would be the most expensive part besides the motor that would need to be replaced. The switch costs USD 49.99, the cord is roughly $39.99, and the carbon brushes are $29.99. I can easily walk you through any of these repairs should you need help. Kirby's are great vacuum cleaners, that usually last 30+ years. Brand new these machines sell in the US for $1600 or more,

The motor in my Powermate (Kenmore Canister 116.27614700) is whining, high pitched, but still works. A local shop told me the motor is dying (the one in the Powermate that drives the beater bar) and would cost $150 for them to repair. The machine is only 1.5 years old and I paid $300...yikes.
I think I can fix it but don't understand why the foam gasket that apparently wraps around the motor costs as much as the motor. This is assuming that part 32 (ks747156) is the foam I see glued to my cur

I think you are right! Buy the motor.....use the gasket from the old motor if you can cut it off clean and just glue it on the new one.\015\012\015\012The connectors are just brass blade connectors which you should be able to get at a Ho ...
Kenmore 23913 Progressive PowerMate Bagged Canister Vacuum

I have a shark iron model G1495N It has a cut in the wire inside the rubber hosing that goes around the cord from the base of the iron
When using it yesterday I didn't see the cut and it sparked after plugging it in and heating up Is not usable at all What can I do to repair it if at all? I've had it since sept 2008 Thnxs

It's probably best to replace the device, when dealing with sparks and exposed wires. \015\012\015\012If you're electrically-inclined, feel free to pry it apart (when unplugged!) and see if you can re-attach things, but generally soldering or g ...
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I cannot charge my two year old electrolux pronto. I purchased a brand new hand held vacuum for it, but even the new one does not charge. When I plug in the cord nothing happens. If I turn on either the long handle or the portable unit within the long unit, the blue charging light comes on for a few seconds, then out. This tells me that the circuit is intact without a broken wire somewhere. I took it all apart carefully and could see nothing broken or out of place. On re-constructing it, it

Our problem with our Rainbow E Series is that it has sucked water up and blown it out through the lower part of the hepa filter, making the filter wet and dirty. This had happened before and the repair shop did not see any problems with the machine, so we replaced the filter and were very carful not to overfill the tank and to change the water often. Now it has happened again and ruined another filter. Do you know what could be causing this issue? Can the filter be cleaned or will a new one be

Poor design Our Shark was bought in Dec. This morning my husband started it up and while doing the steps the handle snapped off at the plunger site.. It is sooooo poorly made that it was only attached by a small plastic weld. The design is definately flawed and for the cost of the machine it is disgusting. As far as we can see, there is no repair that can be done.

Hi,Your right on all counts...is it less then a year...check for warranty..Here is a tip that I wrote about the Euro-Pro Shark Steam Mop and why it maynot be getting steam to the head... ...
Euro-Pro Shark Steam Mop - Gray/ Purple Vacuum

How do I repair my Electrolux Lux 9000 cannister electrical cord
retraction? It was pulled out as far as it would go and now it doesn't
retract.

First, try standing vacuum on it's back end. Gently pull on cord and release. Try this a few times.\015\012If this doesn't work, you'll need to take it to an authorized Aerus Electrolux store and let the service tech repair it. Although it's ...
Electrolux Lux 5500 Canister Vacuum

I have bought a second hand necchi blind hemmer machine looks very good but the stitches are not looping so cant turn a hem on it thats why i would like to read book belonging to same to see if i doing something wrong

The vacuum is making a noise like something is stuck when it is in the carpet position but not when in the floor position. I can't find anything that is stuck in the areas that I can see. I have cleaned the brush but it does not seem to want to turn. Does this machine need to be oiled so the roller will turn? Is there a way to check inside the motor? Do you think that because the brush won't turn that is making the noise? Do you know of any repair shops in the Lake Havasu City, Arizona area?

As far as the roller brush goes, yes, it does need to be cleaned. Follow the directions to remove it and clean as best you can of all debris. On both ends of the roller brush there will be two "holders" of sort that connect the brush to the frame o ...
Dyson DC07 Bagless Upright Cyclonic Vacuum

How do you access and then repair the cord winder on an electrolux canister vacuum cleaner?

My electrolux ambassador power wand quit working. I replaced the switch that shuts it off when the roller stops, but it wasn't the problem. The on/off switch is fine, the motor is fine. We have traced the problem to the wires inside the canister by opening the inside cover to the bag container. We see the power cords going into the canister but we're not able to get to anything. We can't find any screws to undo that would open it up in order to follow the wires deep into the canister. We've bypa

How do i open an electrolux powerplus 1800w vacuum to repair the cord rewind drum.

I need to repair the cord reel on a Electrolux Lux7000, Model C153A. How do you split the case?

If that is the electrolux thats the plastic housing, the side bumpers pull forward towards the bag door. when the two bumpers are removed, the case will separate. Be gentle though because the plastic is usually very brittle and could possibly snap pr ...
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